Shimano has released two new flat pedals, the Saint and Deore XT, to meet the demands of trail riders. They feature wide platforms, grippy pins, and durable construction. Find details on both fresh pairs here…

Shimano has announced two new flat pedals, the Saint and Deore XT. Built for durability, grip, and confidence in downhill trail riding, both sets of pedals feature a sizeable platform, impact-resistant pins, and a construction they say will hold up to the most demanding terrain. Let’s dive into the specifics of each pedal to see where they differ.

Shimano Saint PD-G8040

The Shimano Saint PD-G8040 flat pedals draw on the brand’s gravity-focused heritage. They include an extra-wide, dual-concave platform with a resin pedal body, supposedly best for skidding off rocks, roots, and other obstacles. Built with a reinforced alloy pedal body, composite skid plate, and impact-resistant pins, the PD-G8040 is engineered to withstand repeated impacts and hard riding. The Saint pedal is also completely rebuildable, with readily available replacement parts.

Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals
  • Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals
  • Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals
  • Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals

The Shimano Saint pedal has a 121mm x 110mm platform, 10 traction pins per side, 4 optional inner pin positions, 6mm and 3mm pins, plus a dedicated E5 socket wrench pin tool. It is fully serviceable, with replacement parts available. The Saint pedals weigh 393 grams and retail for $225.

For more on the Shimano Saint PD-G8040, visit Ride.Shimano.

Shimano Deore XT PD-M8240

The Shimano Deore XT PD-M8240 flat pedals deliver a similar level of performance to the higher Saint pedals, but at a lower cost. Like the Saint pedals, they feature a wide, dual-concave platform, a thin pedal body without any protrusion from the axle, and reinforced pedal bodies and impact-resistant pins. The Deore XT pedals, however, do not have a resin-skid-plate outer construction.

Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals
  • Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals
  • Shimano SAINT and Deore XT Pedals

The Deore XT pedals have a 121mm x 110mm wide platform, 10 traction pins per side with 2 optional inner pin positions, included 6mm and 3mm pins, plus a dedicated E5 socket wrench pin tool, a forged alloy pedal body, impact-resistant traction pins, and are fully serviceable with replacement parts. The pedals weigh 423 grams and retail for $175.

For more on the Shimano Deore XT PD-M8240, visit Ride.Shimano.

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